HENRY T. DUNKER Jr.

DUNKER, Henry T. Jr. Age 83, of Rockland formerly of Weymouth passed away on June 14, 2012. Born in Boston, he grew up in Newtonville. As General Counsel for the Mass Mutual Company and Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company, Henry enjoyed many years of corporate life. After retiring he opened his own private law practice in Weymouth. He graduated from Harvard College Cum Laude in 1951 and enjoyed playing varsity football. A U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, he was decorated with a Commendation Medal with Combat "V." Upon returning he earned his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1957. He attended secondary school at Governor Dummer Academy. He was an active member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church and in local politics. Beloved husband of the late Mary Phoebe Dunker and Brenda Doreen Dunker. Devoted father of Robin and husband Rich Russo of Coconut Creek, FL, Rebecca T. Hemenway of Dorchester and Susan and husband Toby Harper of Topsfield. Loving grandfather of Justin, Stephen and Marcus Hemenway, Nicole Scott, and Kate and Emily Harper. Great grandfather of Naarida Hemenway. Brother of the late Betsy Becker and Mary Lou Dunker and survived by Byron "Buzz" Dunker and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 24 Athens Street, North Weymouth on Friday June 22, 2012 at 11am. Interment, Old North Cemetery, North Weymouth. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Henry's memory to the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 24 Athens Street, North Weymouth, MA. 02191. See www.McDonald-FuneralHomes.com for online condolences.